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Prenatal Training May Lower Postpartum Depression Risk for Women Who Have Given Birth Before

Postpartum depression arrives after the baby does, but a research team in Copenhagen tried to get ahead of it while women were still pregnant. Their tool was a high-tech training p...

A Study of 400,000 Births Found a Troubling Link Between Postpartum Depression and Infant Death

A routine mental-health screening after childbirth has uncovered a troubling pattern: in a study of more than 400,000 births, infants whose mothers screened positive for depressive...

Depression During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Study Finds

This report analyzes a large population study investigating links between prenatal depression, antidepressant use, and childhood neurodevelopmental disorders. The findings demonstr...

Postpartum Depression or Psychosis? The Lifesaving Warning Signs Every Nigerian Family Must Watch For

Postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis are distinct conditions that impact maternal mental health in Nigeria, requiring compassionate support, professional evaluation, and...

Maternal postpartum depressive symptoms linked to nearly triple infant mortality risk

Infants born to mothers with depressive symptoms immediately after delivery had a substantially higher risk of dying before their first birthday, according to researchers involved...

Tracking maternal depression and bonding may improve early support after childbirth

A Japanese study found that higher postpartum depression scores were associated with greater mother-infant bonding difficulties. Repeated assessments identified varied symptom patt...

Postpartum depression doesn’t always look like depression: The signs families shouldn’t miss

A new mother can be feeding her baby, answering texts, showing up for appointments and smiling in family photos while privately feeling as though she is falling apart. That’s one r...

Personalized home-visiting support may reduce postnatal depression among young first-time mothers

The Early Partnership program combined sustained relationship-based support, practical assistance and coordinated multidisciplinary care from pregnancy until 12 months after childb...

Prenatal exposure to depression linked to neurodevelopmental disorders

Children of mothers with depression had higher rates of certain neurodevelopmental disorders regardless of whether they were exposed to antidepressants in the womb, according to a...

Mothers, professionals discuss handling of postpartum depression

The Lindsay Clancy trial shined a light on postpartum depression, and more women are speaking out.

There’s a PPD Screening Problem in America, and Moms Know It

Postpartum depression screenings can catch mental health struggles, but inconsistent care and gaps in follow-up can leave moms without the support they need.

There’s a PPD Screening Problem in America, and Moms Know It

Postpartum depression screenings can catch mental health struggles, but inconsistent care and gaps in follow-up can leave moms without the support they need.

Reflections on Postpartum Mental Health

A mom reflects on postpartum mental health struggles, intrusive thoughts, and recovery, highlighting the need for support and understanding. The post Reflections on Postpartum Ment...

She doesn’t look depressed. These could still be signs she’s struggling after having a baby

A new mother may look completely capable from the outside. The baby is fed. The diaper bag is packed. She’s answering messages, making appointments and doing everything everyone ex...

Postpartum Depression Has a Thousand Faces. A Mother May Meet Several

Postpartum depression shifts day to day within the same person. Knowing today's face changes how we listen and is the minimum that compassion requires.

Nova Scotian mothers bring attention to perinatal mental health care, call for more resources

Two Nova Scotian mothers are speaking out about their experience with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression.

Can Singing Help Postnatal Depression? 10 Weeks of Group Classes Eased Symptoms Faster, Trial Finds

Depression treatment during pregnancy may benefit babies' brain development, randomized trial finds

Treating depression during pregnancy influences infant brain development and early emotional function, according to new research published in Nature Communications.

As Postpartum Psychosis Draws National Attention, The Motherhood Center Offers Clinical Expertise to Help Newsrooms Cove...

Dr. Catherine Birndorf, Co-Founder and Medical Director of the nation's leading perinatal mental health treatment center, is available to provide evidence-based information and con...

Multigenerational Living and Support Through PMHDs – Episode 77

Discover a mom’s perspective on recognizing early signs of perinatal mental health struggles and navigating a slow-moving healthcare system. The post Multigenerational Living and S...

Social support may reduce developmental-delay risk tied to pregnancy feelings

Pregnancy is often one of the biggest emotional and physical transitions in a woman's life. Alongside the well-known physical changes, many women also experience shifts in mood and...

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Validated for Filipino Mothers After Birth or Baby Loss

A large Filipino study finds the Edinburgh postnatal depression scale reliable for screening mothers including after stillbirth. The post Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Valid...

‘Hey, I'm not okay': How a postpartum psychosis death led to more care for new moms

The Lindsay Clancy case has put a spotlight on postpartum psychosis, a rare psychiatric emergency that causes new mothers to completely break with reality. Heather Martin knows...

The Legacy of Lives Lost: Postpartum Psychosis From a Child’s Perspective

Personal Perspective: Why we need to prioritize family-centered, early-intervention models for parents experiencing postpartum psychosis.